Luxury Scam Unveiled: The Fall of Twisted Twins and Lusso Auto Spa
Police in Las Vegas, LVMPD, accuse a WSOP gambler and his accomplice of orchestrating a $57 million scam involving luxury vehicles.
The glamorous world of luxury automobiles and lavish lifestyles in Las Vegas has taken a dark turn with the alleged fraud activities of Twisted Twins Motorsports LLC and Lusso Auto Spa, two businesses owned by the couple, Jong Rhee and Neelufar Rhee.
A Sophisticated Scam Uncovered
On the surface, the businesses seemed to deal in high-end vehicles and boats, promising investors lucrative profits from sales to overseas buyers. However, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has claimed that the couple used the investors' money to fund their luxurious lifestyle, which included extravagant expenditures such as Jong's participation in prestigious poker events like the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and weekends away in private jets, jeopardizing the investors' fortunes.
Justice Served: The Rhees Charged and Facing Multiple Felony Counts
In a stunning turn of events, the investigations by the LVMPD have culminated in the arrest of Jong and Neelufar Rhee. The couple is facing an astounding total of 78 felony charges, including charges for racketeering, theft, forgery, and money laundering. The Rhees are scheduled to appear in court on June 9 to face the charges.
A Glimpse into the Scam: Seized Vehicles and Exaggerated Claims
The police have provided a glimpse into the alleged scam through a YouTube link showcasing some of the luxury vehicles and boats that were seized, including a lavish motor yacht and Bugatti supercars. One example is a 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, which Jong Rhee claimed could be sold for $7.5 million, despite its actual value being $526,000.
Poker Gamble Backfires
As the scam unraveled and the couple's lavish lifestyle built on fraud came crashing down, evidence gathered by investigators revealed that in desperation, Jong bet the couple's last $10,000 in a game of poker at a World Series of Poker event. Despite his alleged losing streak during the tournament, the Rhees had previously relied on gambling as a quick fix for their financial troubles.
In the end, the Rhees' high-stakes poker gamble failed, and their hopes for a miraculous solution to their dire financial situation were shattered. With the truth exposed, the couple now faces severe consequences for their alleged actions.
Call for Victims
If you had dealings with Twisted Twins Motorsports LLC or Lusso Auto Spa and believe you may have been affected by the alleged fraud, the LVMPD encourages you to come forward and share your story.
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- The luxury scam involving Twisted Twins Motorsports LLC and Lusso Auto Spa, two businesses in Las Vegas, has extended the realm of crime and justice, as Jong and Neelufar Rhee, the couple behind these businesses, are now facing multiple felony charges related to their alleged fraudulent activities.
- As investigations continue into the lavish lifestyle of the Rhees, it has been revealed that their gambling ventures, such as Jong's participation in prestigious casino-and-gambling events like the World Series of Poker, were funded by the investors' money, further implicating them in financial misdeeds.
